N87491 - 1946 Republic RC-3 Aircraft Registration

RC3

1946 REPUBLIC RC-3

Aircraft Description

N87491 is a 1946 Republic RC-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vickroy Alexander R in Ashland, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on February 26, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Franklin 6A8 SERIES engine producing 215 horsepower, N87491 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC08DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N87491 was last updated on February 26, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Republic is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 182 Republic aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the RC-3 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N87491. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1946
Manufacturer
REPUBLIC
Model
RC-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RC3RC-3 Seabee
Cruise Speed
87 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 17, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 26, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
VICKROY ALEXANDER R
Address
1115 3RD ST W
City
ASHLAND
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54806-1314
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6A8 SERIES
Horsepower
215 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53004337
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC08DF

Additional Details

Registration
N87491
Serial Number
42
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 26, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00042161

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC